Iron Energy Smoothie – Recipe

Anemia is a deficiency of the red blood cells. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of this disease. People with iron deficiency anemia may experience chronic fatigue. Iron is important for energy because it helps carry oxygen to all the organs and cells in the body. This smoothie is designed to increase your energy and health by supplying you more iron to help increase the levels of oxygen in your body. Having more oxygen in your body will help your cells perform better which should increase your energy.

Quick tips: for a thinner smoothie use non-frozen fruits, for a thicker smoothie use more frozen fruits. Organic ingredients are recommended.

Iron Energy Smoothie Recipe

• 3/4 cup frozen vanilla yogurt or yogurt of your choice (low-fat)
• 1/2 cup pitted prunes (diced) note: if too difficult to blend, soak them in a bowl of hot water for about 10-15 minutes
• 1 cup cold soy milk (vanilla)
• 1 medium size banana (frozen)
• Add ice cubes if needed
• Put all the ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth, serves about 2 people

Iron Energy Smoothie Nutrition Facts (serving size – 1 cup)

• Calories: 315
• Total Fat: 3.5 g
• Carbs: 71 g
• Fiber: 6.8 g
• Protein: 8 g

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary depending on your ingredients.

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